Gutiérrez MH, Vera J, Srain B, Quiñones RA, Wörmer L, Hinrichs KU, Pantoja-Gutiérrez S

Biochemical fingerprints of marine fungi: implications for trophic and biogeochemical studies

Marine fungi have a distinctive pattern of lipids and proteins, and their elemental composition is consistent with a marine source and heterotrophic uptake of phytoplankton-derived organic matter. The biochemical signature of marine-derived fungi suggests a role in pelagic food webs and element cycling in the ocean.

Abstract   Back to contents page   Link to full PDF